For A Tool (e.g., Knife, Shaver) Patents (Class 206/349)
  • Publication number: 20120138496
    Abstract: A foldable transport case for items, in particular a tool bag, comprising an at least partially rigid bottom, with respect to which walls are articulated, at least one of the walls being at least partially rigid. Suitable means for detachable mutual connection are interposed between the walls in order to arrange the walls in a folded configuration, in which the walls rest on the bottom with minimal overall space occupation, and in a formed configuration, in which the walls are substantially perpendicular to the bottom, delimiting a compartment that is adapted to accommodate items. The container comprises auxiliary coupling elements for the contiguous walls, which consist of at least one strap arranged along the walls and provided with at least one respective buckle in which engagement is automatic and disengagement depends upon the actuation of at least one suitable lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Massimo Tonelli
  • Patent number: 8186509
    Abstract: A hanger is provided for mounting a curtain rod, such as a shower curtain tension rod, on a display. The hanger includes a body and a resilient collar, pivotally connected to the body, for engaging the rod in a “snap-fit” fashion. The body has a first opening adapted to receive the curtain rod end and a second opening adapted to be engaged by a prong of the display, to mount the curtain rod on the display. The curtain rod end may include a part, such as a finial, with an exterior surface having a contour. The first opening has a shape substantially corresponding to that contour. The second opening preferably includes three recesses such that conventional single prong and double prong displays can be accommodated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Ex-Cell Home Fashions, Inc.
    Inventor: David Samelson
  • Publication number: 20120125793
    Abstract: A device is provided for storing a blade. The device may include a casing and a lid. The casing and lid may cooperate to form a cavity. The lid may be pivotally connected to the casing so as to be movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The cavity may be configured to receive one or more blades when the lid is in the open configuration and to securely store the one or more blades in the cavity when the lid is in the closed configuration. The stored blades may be at least partially submerged in a fluid positioned in the cavity when the lid is in the closed configuration. A seal may be formed between the casing and the lid such that the cavity is sealed when the lid is in the closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Joe S. Benvenuto
  • Publication number: 20120118775
    Abstract: A chisel case 50 includes a hollow unitary body portion 52 and a removable cap portion 54. The body portion 52 has a substantially cylindrical section 56 for receiving a chisel handle 70. A substantially elongate box section 58 adjoins and is integrally formed with the body portion 52 and in use receives a chisel blade 66. A chisel 62 is contained within the chisel case 50 and is supported by a deformable blade supporting means 64 disposed at the end of the elongate box section 58 and a deformable handle supporting means 68 disposed within the cap portion 54.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: John Webb
  • Patent number: 8157092
    Abstract: A case for holding a hand tool in a first position wherein the handle projects from the case and engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be operated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. The case is also adapted to hold the hand tool in a second position wherein the handle fits within the case. The case includes a cover positioned on top of a base, wherein the cover has an opening that when combined with an anti-theft device is adapted to hold the hand tool in the first position. Also included is a base adapted to carry interchangeable bits for the hand tool. The base includes a through hole to allow the working end of the hand tool to pass therethrough and engage a frictional engaging member that opposes a direction of rotation of the working end to test a function of the hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: 8151938
    Abstract: A tool case for engaging a ladder comprises a skeleton, having a horizontal top surface and a vertical surface, extending from the horizontal top surface, the vertical surface and the horizontal top surface defining a compartment. The tool case also comprises a horizontal bottom surface and another vertical surface, extending from the horizontal bottom surface, the vertical surface and the horizontal bottom surface defining a cavity for receiving a top portion of the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: LF Centennial Limited
    Inventor: Terry Kinskey
  • Publication number: 20120074010
    Abstract: An example of a carrying case includes an inner cover and an outer cover. The inner cover includes a first end and a second end. The outer cover also includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the outer cover is rotatably connected to a first pivot point at the first end of the inner cover and the second end of the outer cover is rotatably connected to a second pivot point at the second end of the inner cover. The outer cover can be rotated around the inner cover along the longitudinal axis of case to open and close the carrying case. The inner and outer covers form a storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Rio Sabadicci
  • Publication number: 20120074009
    Abstract: A safety spanner suspension structure is provided for suspending a slender box-end ratchet spanner in an easy and safe insertion-retained suspended form for exhibition. The suspension structure includes an upper portion suspension board and a lower portion suspension seat. The suspension seat forms a seating hole that receives and is for engagement with a retention seat that forms alternately arranged projection tabs. The body of the retention seat forms an open slot for easy insertion into the seating hole for positioning purposes. A ring hole of the spanner is set on the outer side of the retention seat and a retention member is fit from the outside through the ring hole of the spanner to fit into the retention seat to have a post of the retention seat fit into the open slot of the retention member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: CHI-TSAI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120043237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade packing case for packing a vehicle wiper blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: CAP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kim Tae Hun, Sang Cheol Lee, Jae Woong Kim
  • Publication number: 20120043239
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Anthony KRIZ, YaoKun GUI, Brent CHRISTOPHER, Mark HOLTAN
  • Publication number: 20120031789
    Abstract: A safety drill bit suspension structure is provided for safe suspension and exhibition of a drill bit and includes a suspension board and a carrier seat pivoted thereto. The carrier seat includes a semi-tubular base and a cover connected thereto at a bottom so that the cover can be turned over to cover and close the base to collectively form a tubular structure of carrier seat. The base forms therein a positioning ring for positioning of an inserted tool. The cover forms in a central portion thereof a resiliently deflectable retention tab, whereby when a drill bit is inserted into the carrier seat, a positioning cavity formed in a surface of the drill bit may receive the positioning cavity to resilient engage therewith for retaining. To remove the drill bit, a connection element that fixes the cover is cut off to allow the drill bit to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: CHI-TSAI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120018329
    Abstract: A container is provided for packaging, shipping, storing and presenting a rotary drill bit. The container may be used with fixed cutter drill bits or roller cone drill bits. A wide variety of tools and accessory components may be disposed within the container. A bit breaker may also be attached to one end of the container using a bit breaker adapter. Bit breakers for two different sizes of rotary drill bits may be releasably engaged with a container using the same bit breaker adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Weaver, Brian Pittel, Patsy A. Jenner, Jerry R. Middleton, Steven Petty, Russell Voisin, Teri Jackson, Brian Atkins, David Starnes
  • Publication number: 20120018327
    Abstract: A tool box includes a case having a recessed area defined in an outside thereof, and the recessed area includes a first recessed corner, a second recessed corner and a connection recess portion connected between the first and second recessed corners. A stop is formed on at least one side of the connection recessed portion and two grooves are defined in the outside of the case. A protection strip is engaged with the recessed area and includes a first corner, a second corner and a connection portion is connected between the first and second corners. Each of the first and second corners has a hook which is engaged with the groove corresponding thereto so as to protect the corner of the tool box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: PETER CHIU
  • Publication number: 20120018328
    Abstract: Cement finishing tool cover is provided that is configured to cover a cement-finishing tool having a bundle of fibers affixed to a frame at one. The case having a pair of spaced opposite substantially parallel face panels having an inside surface and an outside surface. At least one of said inside surface of the pair of spaced opposite substantially parallel face panels is equipped with a hanging element that is designed to engage at least portion of the frame of the cement finishing tool so as to prevent the bundle of fibers from coming in contact with a surface when the case is placed on a surface. This protects the fibers from becoming disfigured and adversely affecting the finishing of a cement surface when used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Edward Fatscher
  • Publication number: 20120000803
    Abstract: A tool box includes a plastic case formed by way of blow molding and a flexible piece is integrally formed on an outside of the plastic case during processes of the blow molding. The flexible piece is connected to an inside of a female mold and the melted plastic material is inflated and matches the insides of the male and female molds. The flexible piece is securely connected to the melted plastic material high temperature and pressure so that flexible piece and the melted plastic material are not separated. After the tool box is formed, the tool box includes an anti-slip and flexible piece on the outside thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: WEI-CHUN CHIU
  • Patent number: 8079487
    Abstract: The invention relates to an individual packaging case for objects with fracture risk wherein the individual packaging case comprises a base with an open, upward-pointing receiving bore, into which the shank of the object with fracture risk is inserted and self-containedly protrudes from the upward-open receiving bore in the base and wherein the part with fracture risk of the object is protected by means of a protective cap pushed onto the base from above. The invention is characterized in that the novel packaging case can be folded over an axis running perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and that due to the folding, the object to be protected becomes at least partially freely accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Patent number: 8079469
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: YaoKun Gui, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan, Anthony Kriz
  • Publication number: 20110297568
    Abstract: Packaging for a ratchet tool is disclosed. The packaging comprises a display structure, a ratchet retaining portion and a securement portion. The display structure may be arranged to be mounted for display. The ratchet portion retaining structure may be configured to engage a ratchet portion of the tool in a manner that prevents rotation of the ratchet portion. The securement portion may be configured to secure the tool to the display structure to prevent removal of the tool from the display package, while permitting movement of a handle portion of the tool relative to the ratchet portion while the ratchet portion is fixed from movement by the retaining structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventor: Jonathan Miller
  • Patent number: 8069983
    Abstract: A package for a saw blade comprises a housing defining a space for receiving a saw blade. A first cover is attached to the housing at a hinge, and is pivoted at the hinge so as to overlay the saw blade and retain the saw blade in the housing. The cover is dimensioned to extend over less than the entire saw blade. A compartment may be attached to the housing where a security device is located in the compartment. A second cover seals the security element in the compartment. A second cover may be attached to the housing at a second hinge, and pivoted at the second hinge so as to overlay the saw blade and retain the saw blade in the housing. The second cover is dimensioned so as to extend over less than the entire saw blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: Brandon Seth Cross
  • Patent number: 8069997
    Abstract: A tool rack includes a frame having two sidewalls and two slots are defined through the two sidewalls. A plurality of recesses are defined in the frame and a rod having second recesses is connected between the two sidewalls. A restriction member is connected to the frame and two distal ends of the restriction member are movably engaged with the slots of the frame. The restriction member includes third recesses which are located in alignment with the recesses so that the tools are engaged with the first, second and third recesses. A stop plate extends from a distal end of an inside of each third recess so as to prevent the tools from disengaging from these recesses. When shifting the restriction member, the stop plates are moved away from the recesses so that the tools can be picked out from the tool rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Patent number: 8069996
    Abstract: A gardening tool suspension device includes a suspension rack (20) having a through hole (22), a gardening tool (10) mounted on the suspension rack and a fastening mechanism (30) mounted on the suspension rack and locked onto the gardening tool to attach the gardening tool to the suspension rack. The gardening tool include two handles (13) pivotally connected by a threaded pivot shaft (12). The fastening mechanism includes a locking nut (31) screwed onto the pivot shaft and having a flange (311) extending through the through hole, and a retaining ring (32) locked onto the flange of the locking nut. Thus, only the locking nut is locked by the retaining ring so that the two handles of the gardening tool are not limited and can be pivoted freely, thereby facilitating a consumer operating the gardening tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Jiin Haur Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shih-Piao Wu
  • Patent number: 8056715
    Abstract: Portable dispensers of nail strips, coils of roofing mails, roof staples, sheathing staples, welding rods, roofing nails, cartridge holders for diagonal nails which are put in a cartridge nail gun, framing nails, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: William M. Conklin
  • Publication number: 20110272309
    Abstract: A knife package includes a card having a front side and a back side. The knife package further comprises a utility knife having a body and a plurality of blade holders movable within the body, and a plurality of slides on the body. Each slide is operatively connected with one of the blade holders, and the slides are arranged to move associated blade holders in the body. The knife package further comprises a securement structure that secures the utility knife to the card, wherein said utility knife is secured on the front side of said card by the securement structure such that the plurality of slides of the utility knife are visible when viewing the front side of the card from an angle normal to the front side of the card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Miller, Gary Wainwright
  • Publication number: 20110259773
    Abstract: A special container for mobile-type ex-truding equipment includes a base (1), side boars (2) are hinged on the periphery of the base (1), a base floor (3) is fixed on the base (1), a reservoir (4) is fixed under the base (1), an extruding equipment (5) is fixed on the base floor (3), a simple bracket (6) is fixed on the side boards (2), the simple bracket (6) is covered with a sailcloth (7), This special container reduces the production and uses of intermediate links, reduces costs and processing time, reduces unnecessary waste and increases production efficiency, and is easy to in harsh environments extrusion-type products processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Yuanwen Chen
  • Publication number: 20110233087
    Abstract: A windshield wiper package for containing a windshield wiper includes a front portion having a recess for receiving the windshield wiper, a back portion connected to the front portion for containing the windshield wiper within the recess, and an opening disposed in the back portion to allow loading or unloading of the windshield wiper. The opening is sized such that a length of the opening is less than about one-third of a length of the wiper package. A door is slidingly received by the back portion such that the door can be moved between an open position and a closed position. Complimentary detents and indentations are provided for securing the door in the open position or the closed position, the detents being positioned on one of the back portion and the door, and the indentations being positioned on another of the back portion and door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Scott Alan Skurdalsvold, Michael Todd Lindars
  • Publication number: 20110226645
    Abstract: A blade exchange device may be used to remove or install a blade on a medical or surgical instrument such as a dermatome. The blade exchange device generally includes a base portion and a blade engaging portion that engages the blade being removed or installed. The blade exchange device may be used in a system that also includes a magnetic tool for coupling and moving the blades that are removed or installed. The blade exchange device, system and method may be used, for example, with commercially available dermatome instruments such as the type known as the Goulian-Weck knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul C. Kierce, Kenneth V. Freeman
  • Patent number: 8016130
    Abstract: This invention discloses a set of tool rack which can particularly place multiple wrenches. It is mainly comprised of a main frame, a front cover panel and two locking members. The main frame includes an axial rod, a connecting plate and two side plates. The axial rod provides the openings of the wrenches to hold on. Each side plate includes a guiding slot and a locking hole. The guiding slot starts from the rear end of the side plate, extended around the axis of the axial rod, and then ends to the front end of the side plate. Between the two side plates are multiple receiving recesses for the shanks of the wrenches to be engaged. The front cover panel includes a cover plate and two curved side plates having protruding columns inserted over the guiding slot so that the cover plate is moveable along the guiding slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110206492
    Abstract: An oil, gas or water borehole drill bit protector apparatus (10, 100, 200, 300, 400) comprises one or more protector portions (10A, 10B; 100A, 100B) adapted to be placed around and/or adapted to envelope at least a drilling portion of the drill bit; and the one or more protector portions comprising an aperture (16) through which a connection portion of the drill bit projects in use. The one or more protector portions are placed around and/or enveloping the drilling portion of the drill bit; and closed around the drilling portion of the drill bit such that the connection portion of the drill bit projects through the aperture of the one or more protector portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Keith Scott Gaskin
  • Patent number: 8002112
    Abstract: A container is provided for packaging, shipping, storing and presenting a rotary drill bit. The container may be used with fixed cutter drill bits or roller cone drill bits. A wide variety of tools and accessory components may be disposed within the container. A bit breaker may also be attached to one end of the container using a bit breaker adapter. Bit breakers for two different sizes of rotary drill bits may be releasably engaged with a container using the same bit breaker adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Weaver, Brian Pittel, Patsy A. Jenner, Jerry R. Middleton, Steven Petty, Russell Voisin, Teri Jackson, Brian Atkins, David Starnes
  • Publication number: 20110174387
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting a pipeline pig provides a housing having an interior. A jacking mechanism is contained within the housing interior. A carriage is supported by the jacking mechanism for movement between an upper extended and a lower retracted position. The carriage has a concave surface that generally cradles a pipeline pig to be transported. A pulling device on the housing enables a pipeline pig to be pulled from a location that is not on the carriage to a position that is on the carriage. The position that is not on the carriage can be for example a pig trap. As part of the method of the present invention, the pulling device pulls the pig from the pig trap or other location to the carriage and then the carriage is retracted into the housing for transport to a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: INTEGRIS RENTALS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Pierre L. Olivier
  • Patent number: 7975845
    Abstract: A sturdy container to store, transport and securely maintain a measuring device, for example, a spirit level or electronic equivalents thereof. The container comprises an elongated conduit constructed from for example, an organic polymeric material (PVC), carbon fiber, fiberglass or metal. The elongated conduit includes an interior cavity dimensioned to fully encompass one or more measuring device(s) to be securely maintained therein. A head cap assembly is generally provided at a first longitudinal end of the elongated conduit, the head cap including an aperture in communication with the interior cavity, and the aperture dimensioned to receive at least one of the measuring devices therethrough. A door is provided on the head cap and is dimensioned to lateral span the aperture when disposed in a closed position. A lockable latch is provided to maintain the door in the closed position. An end cap is provided on a second longitudinal end of the elongated conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Bradley Sunnarborg
  • Patent number: 7971714
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for displaying a padlock. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a padlock, a card and a back plate, wherein the card includes a front side, a back side and an aperture sized to receive at least a body of the padlock, and the back plate is configured to be attached to the back side of the card (e.g., via coupling portions). Once the padlock is placed in the aperture and the back plate is attached to the card, the padlock is secured (e.g., between at least one retaining tab and the back plate) and ready to be displayed (e.g., on a hook, on a shelf, on a display rack, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Hampton Products International Corporation
    Inventor: Phil Zorc
  • Publication number: 20110155598
    Abstract: A reticle POD, comprising a top cover, a bottom cover, and a plurality of supporting components deployed in the four corners of the bottom cover, the supporting component comprising: a base body perpendicularly assembled, on two sides of which being disposed with mounting blocks; a pair of elastic elements respectively placed on the base body; a pair of leading elements connecting respectively to the horizontal extension of the elastic elements and then extending lengthwise to form a tip, a first bevel and a second bevel being formed on the side of the tip located on the inner side of the base body; a supporting base plate, the first and the second ends of which being connected to the second bevel of the leading element and a supporting pillar being disposed on the third end of the supporting base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Pao-Yi LU, Sheng-Hung Wang
  • Publication number: 20110155593
    Abstract: An article includes a packaging material comprising a self-supporting wall having a water vapor transfer rate of not greater than 0.001 g/m2-day. The packaging material defines an enclosed volume. The article further includes a bonded abrasive article disposed within the enclosed volume. The bonded abrasive article includes abrasive grains dispersed in a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix includes hygroscopic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Han Zhang, David E. Woolley
  • Publication number: 20110139645
    Abstract: A protective sheath is provided for removably securing a blade within the sheath. The sheath includes walls forming a cavity to receive the sheath within the cavity. The sheath also includes a concave detent portion having at least one arm for removably and frictionally securing the blade within the sheath so as to prevent inadvertent or unintended removal of the blade from the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Laura Ranieri, John Chap, Nicholas S. Blair, Charles L. Lasky, Scott H. Micoley, Patrick Michael Kerulis
  • Publication number: 20110120894
    Abstract: A hair-appliance holder for retaining a hot hair-styling appliance, such as a hot hair iron, on an upper edge portion of a pedestal sink basin or a towel rod and which, while retaining the hot hair iron, reduces the likelihood of burning contact by the iron with adjacent objects and a user thereof, the hair-appliance holder comprising a counterweight member, or other attachment means, a heat-resistant retaining member having at least one open end for inserting a hot hair-styling appliance, and a connecting strap member, each named member preferably being made of semi-rigid silicone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: ERIN BALOGH
  • Publication number: 20110114519
    Abstract: A process has been developed that significantly reduces moisture absorption of components, resulting in a component which is less susceptible to moisture and adsorption/absorption effects to the components functionality. In one embodiment, a component having reduced susceptibility to moisture exposure includes a component disposed in an air-tight package, the component having a blocking gas disposed in pores on a surface of the component. In another embodiment, a method for preparing a component having reduced susceptibility to moisture exposure includes driving water from a component in a controlled environment, exposing the component in the controlled environment to a blocking gas, removing the component in the controlled environment, and optionally sealing the component in an air-tight package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: KADTHALA R. NARENDRNATH, ASHISH BHATNAGAR
  • Patent number: 7938261
    Abstract: A hand tool display box has a base, a holding device and a simulation device. The base has a baseboard, an annular flange, a through hole and a mounting seat. The annular flange is formed around and protrudes from the baseboard. The mounting seat is formed on and protrudes from the baseboard. The holding device is mounted on the base and has a holding frame and a covering panel. The holding frame is mounted on the baseboard in the through hole and has multiple mounting recesses, multiple clamping ribs and a locking recess. The covering panel is rotatably connected to the holding frame and has a finger tab and a locking panel. The simulation device is rotatably connected to the mounting seat of the base and has a mounting disk, a rotating shaft and an engaging ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Pei-Yang Lee
  • Publication number: 20110100845
    Abstract: A product package suitable for concealing an insert, the package comprising a) a first panel having a first surface and a second surface; b) a second panel having a first surface and a second surface, wherein said second panel second surface contacts said first panel second surface; c) an insert disposed between said second surfaces such that said insert is concealed; and d) a blister for containing a product, said blister disposed against and extending from said second panel first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: James Arthur Meech, Rebecca Hammatt Bradley, Andrew Earl Dominesey
  • Publication number: 20110083982
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a utility device caddy, particularly a caddy capable of holding a toilet plunger. In particular, the present invention relates a toilet plunger caddy in which the toilet plunger may be removed from and returned to the caddy through a hinged door without having to touch the caddy. The utility device caddy may also be configured to hold both a toilet plunger and a brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Sylvia Lynn Lewis
  • Publication number: 20110073506
    Abstract: A tool bucket for hoisting items between two different vertical levels and a method for closing such bucket, the bucket including a bottom part including a base and one or more walls extending upwards from the base to substantially form a bucket, an upper part having a tubular shape made from a flexible textile or textile-like material, where the upper part is connected to the bottom part so that the upper part extends beyond an upper edge of the bottom part
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: EUROPEAN MERCHANDISE GROUP
    Inventor: Niels Peter KJELDAHL
  • Publication number: 20110061668
    Abstract: A nail trimming system that provides for retention of nail trimmings includes a nail clipper and a receptacle attached to the nail clipper. The receptacle circumscribes and extends past the blades of the nail clipper, and has an opening for insertion of a finger or toe. The receptacle may have a transparent region, allowing a user to view the nail trimming site. A method of trimming a nail includes inserting a distal edge of a nail into the opening of the receptacle and between the blades of the nail clipper, forming a nail trimming by compressing the distal edge between the lower and upper blades and severing the distal edge from a main nail plate, and retaining the nail trimming in the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Saenim
  • Patent number: 7905351
    Abstract: An exemplary display package for an item having a loop portion includes a card having a front side and a back side, a post extending from the front side of the card, and a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define a slot. The item may be attached to the display package by positioning the loop portion of the item around the post and through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Gary Konop, David Kearns
  • Publication number: 20110048989
    Abstract: The present invention provides a socket holder for engaging and optionally locking one or more wrench socket. The socket holder comprises a base member with a plurality of attached slidable individual socket holders of varied shapes and dimensions. The individual socket holders are capable of movement along the length of the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Stanley D. Winnard
  • Publication number: 20110048987
    Abstract: A package (1) of cutting line (F) made of polymeric material for brush cutters, lawn mowers, cutting devices for removing side shoots and the like, including an aperture provided with a removable cap (5), which can be applied in a reversible manner to said package so as to allow conservation of the cutting line (F) under high humidity conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Fabrizio Arnetoli
  • Publication number: 20110036735
    Abstract: A tool box with reinforcing structure includes a tool box having at least one connecting section disposed thereon, and at least one protection member engaged with the at least one connecting section. The at least one protection member moulded by extruded aluminium, such that the at least one protection member is tailorable for adapting to suit different standards of tool boxes to provide for protecting, decorating, and reinforcing the tool box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Yao-Lin Cho
  • Publication number: 20110005951
    Abstract: The invention is based on a tool case, in particular a handheld power tool case, having a basic case body that has at least one storage chamber which is provided at least for receiving at least one tool and/or at least one battery unit. It is proposed that the tool case has at least one air conditioner at least partially integrated with the basic case body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Josef BAUMGARTNER
  • Patent number: 7861858
    Abstract: A bathroom tool holding device includes a hollow body with an opening, a bearing member installed on the body to hold a toilet cleaning brush, a bottom cover joined to a bottom of the body, and a lid with a base; the bottom cover has a middle cavity, in which a pivotal shaft component is inserted; the lid is held in the body, and can be rotated to a closed position to shut the opening of the body at a curved covering half part thereof; the lid can be rotated to an open position so that a plunger can be placed in and taken out of the body; the base is pivoted on the pivotal shaft component for smooth rotation of the lid; the base is biased to come into close touch with the body with an elastic element, and in turn there is no aperture in between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Chntuo Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Long-Sheh Wang
  • Patent number: 7861859
    Abstract: A plunger storage and transportation device that is adapted to store, hold, and secure, and is capable of storing, holding, and securing, many different sizes, shapes, and styles of plungers. The plunger storage and transportation device includes structure that secures at least the plunger head within a housing. The device can be easily transported from one location to another while securing a plunger in a contained, clean, and easy manner. Accordingly, the plunger storage and transportation device may be used with, and can transport, a multitude of different plungers produced by a wide variety of plunger manufacturers, and therefore not be limited to one type or size of plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventors: Rob Reynolds, Jim Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7861871
    Abstract: A hand tool rack has an elongated base bracket, multiple clamping elements, two hangers and a lock. The base bracket has a baseboard and a rail bracket. The rail bracket is detachably mounted on the baseboard. The clamping elements are movably mounted on the rail bracket of the base bracket. The hangers are movably mounted on the base bracket and each hanger has two mounting arms and a hanging arm. The mounting arms of the each hanger are clamped on the baseboard. The hanging arm is formed with the mounting arms of the hanger for hanging on a tool cart. The lock is detachably connected to the base bracket to provide a burglarproof effect and has a display clamp and a container clamp. The display clamp has a display panel and a catching bracket. The container clamp has a container panel and a container casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao